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4.3.2 Off-Site Heritage Presentation (Outreach) Objective • Canadians encounter outreach programs founded on the main storylines of York Factory that are based on research and knowledge about the site, meets their needs, and creates a lasting impression of the spirit of the place. Direction Outreach will be the principal means of heritage presentation for York Factory because while it is important in Canadian history, it is physically remote and inaccessible to most people. The Internet will serve as a key means to communicating York Factory’s stories and importance to Canadians. Information would enable virtual visitors to, among other possibilities, visit the place and its people, find out genealogical information, post questions and comments, download images, learn about heritage conservation, access documents and photos for school projects, and explore related links. The York Factory “YF” brand. (K. Lunn) Since the development of the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill in 2002, it has been envisioned that its exhibits could include more about York Factory, possibly including rotating displays. The information kiosks that play short vignettes would be an excellent venue for very focussed topics about York Factory. Exhibits and media used in Churchill could be rotated through Lower Fort Garry NHSC, a site thematically related to York Factory and located in a southern urban setting with high visitation. Local school outreach programs geared to schools in the North will be developed. Some of these students will be the future stewards of York Factory. These programs, such as workbooks, edukits, and interactive CDs would be different from general school outreach programs in that they would emphasize the local ties to York Factory. We will aim to reach students through the formal education system by focussing on curriculum integration. School outreach programs would be developed within the Parks Canada in Schools Program. Key Actions • An outreach program, based on the goals and objectives for public appreciation and understanding will be developed and delivered, including an exemplary website on the Internet. • Off-site presentation of York Factory’s main storylines will be done at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill and at Lower Fort Garry NHSC. • A local schools outreach program will be developed and regularly offered to northern Manitoba communities associated with York Factory. York Factory NHSC Management Plan Page 40
4.4 Partnerships and Stakeholders’ Involvement Parks Canada will work with partners and stakeholders to improve the promotion of York Factory and area as a travel destination, and to enhance the heritage conservation and presentation of York Factory NHSC. Goal for Partnerships and Stakeholder Involvement Commemorative integrity, public appreciation and understanding, and meaningful visitor experiences of York Factory NHSC are enhanced through partnerships and cooperation among stakeholders. The long relationship between Parks Canada and York Factory First Nation in the care and service offer at York Factory is a foundation to be built upon. Objectives • Site policy, resource management and planning decisions that may affect partners and stakeholders are arrived at through consultation and collaboration. • Managing and meeting visitor expectations at York Factory is a collaborative undertaking of Parks Canada, partners and stakeholders. • Promoting York Factory and area as a travel destination is a coordinated effort among Parks Canada, partners and stakeholders. • Partnerships in the research and conservation of York Factory are encouraged. Direction Elsewhere in this plan, consultation with and involvement of First Nations has been identified for heritage presentation, cemetery management, riverbank stabilization, and other activities. Additionally, specific actions are identified below to coordinate visitor opportunities among service providers. Parks Canada will work in partnership with York Factory First Nation, owner of the Silver Goose Lodge, and all interested tourism operators to develop and provide appropriate and coordinated transportation, accommodation and communication services that meet the expectations and needs of adventure travellers. The vision, goals, objectives and strategic direction for York Factory NHSC conform with and support the management goal of the Hayes River as a Canadian Heritage River, that is, to … recognize, promote and sustain the natural heritage, cultural heritage and recreational values for which the Hayes River was nominated to the Canadian Heritage River System. Parks Canada will work with the Hayes River Canadian Heritage River Committee, as needed, to ensure that the heritage and recreational values of the Hayes are respected. York Factory NHSC Management Plan Page 41
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